Of some thoughts I was having right about now. Coincidence or Fate?

It seems the American culture has several issues which obstruct it’s ability to grow towards a more civilized society, kind of like the 7 deadly sins/signs that help is needed. When we do paint the White House blue, our country will soon be on the mend.


1. The lack of “Theory of Mind”. American Psychological Association (APA) speak for the “ability to analyze from the persective of others.” This seems to be a prevelent deficit in our culture as a whole, generallly speaking, not enough empathy is experienced, which unfortunately and most obviously is demonstrated by many republicans..

2. Prioritizing Acceptance over Integrity. Our culture is hungry for acceptance and craves it’s prizes, rewards, praise and “points.” A sense of self worth is often acheived at the expense of ignoring individual principles in order to be one among a crowd.

3. Crowd Mentality. A common trajectory, the need for acceptance is the most important ingredient for a crowd mentality. Most brilliantly depicted in the artfull classics “To Kill a Mockingbird”, “Bad Day at Black Rock” “The Lottery” and “The Lord of the Flies”. Without considering the specifics of an individual, the crowd mentallity seeks it’s strength in numbers and presumptions. Sadly the outcome is often tragic. If not for the courageous few who have spoken out against the crowd, Rosa Parks, Einstein, Newton, Galileo,Marque De Sade, Gloria Steinam, Helen Keller (a favorite), this country would not have reached the level of colaboration, communication and conscienceness we are currently maintaining.

4. The need to be right and/or prove someone else wrong. Actually, this has reached such an epidemic that is a diagnosable condition under the disabilities act, Authoritative Opposition Disorder. Not sure if anyone believes it to be anything more than a natural consequence of overexposure to the word “no”.

Many kids/people are so saturated with negitive feedback, they develop an inability to feel secure and comfortable with themselves. They are easily threatened by others, peers, grown ups, and authority. Their stance is to say “wrong”, or “no”, it’s like being generally compulsively disagreeable.

They usually do this more so to those they admire, like and care for, ironically, than those who they are disinterested with. It’s actually complimentary, in a beat around the bush kind of way. Rather transparent, yes perhaps, but not easily overcome. For everything negitive said to a kid, 5 positive things need to be said, in order to replace the insentive to listen, learn and love.

5. The need for reward and punishment. Rewards rob us of our intrisic motivation and leave us morally bankrupt. Punishment does nothing but satisfy a childish urge for revenge. Neither are productive, both are self indulgent and destructive, creative counter production like this will only stunt the human conscience and cognitive growth. Take a look at our justice system and jails.

6. The concept of wealth and what is of value. With such an intense emphasis on material goods, a technologically savvy nation is left with the emotional intelligence of a toddler. We waste, ruin, and pollute without thinking of the future.

7. The lack of emotional intelligence/brilliance. There are often situations when the feeling of sadness and hurt are jettisoned into immeadiate anger. Anger is a safer place to be, more self-righteous, more assertive. It takes strength to admit pain, sorrow and saddness. Anger, is nothing more than a thin and transparent veil to hide beneath. Emotion, unchecked, can fester like a tumor, many have anger manifesting in various degrees. Without acknowledgement, it can manifest itself right into regrettable behavior, a negitive demeaner, and a sad and lonely life. Thank you Dr. Suess for giving us the the Grinch, he is a model of transformation.


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